For an Australian home with cats or dogs, start by checking the plant's botanical name. Golden Cane Palm, Kentia Palm, Ponytail Palm and Cast Iron Plant are four options listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. They have different light and watering needs, so choose for both your pet and the position in your home.
Browse our pet-friendly plants for Sydney delivery, or compare the four species below.
What does non-toxic mean?
It does not mean a plant is food or that chewing it is risk-free. ASPCA notes that eating any plant material can cause vomiting or stomach upset. Keep plants, potting mix and fertilisers out of reach of pets that chew. If a pet becomes unwell after eating a plant, contact your vet and identify the plant if you can.
1. Golden Cane Palm: feathery foliage for a bright room
Golden Cane Palm is also called Areca Palm or Golden Butterfly Palm. Match the name Dypsis lutescens when checking its identity. Choose a bright position with indirect light indoors, allow room for its arching fronds and check moisture regularly.
Compare Golden Cane Palm pot sizes and view the ASPCA Golden Butterfly Palm record.
2. Kentia Palm: an upright indoor palm
Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is an option for a room with indirect light and space for spreading fronds. It is a different species from Golden Cane Palm. Compare the pot size with the floor space available and ask about the current plant height if that matters for your room.
View Kentia Palm sizes and prices and check the ASPCA Kentia Palm record.
3. Ponytail Palm: a choice for a brighter spot
Despite its name, Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is not a true palm. Its swollen base and narrow, arching leaves give it a distinctive shape. It needs a bright position, a draining container and time for the potting mix to dry between waterings. It is not the best choice for a dark corner.
Compare Ponytail Palm pot options and view the ASPCA Pony Tail record.
4. Cast Iron Plant: broad leaves for lower light
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) tolerates a shaded indoor position and should be kept away from harsh direct sun. It still needs light to grow. Check the mix before watering and allow excess water to drain instead of collecting around the roots.
View Cast Iron Plant in a 200mm pot and check the ASPCA Cast Iron Plant record.
Choose by the exact plant name
A common name such as βpalmβ does not establish whether a plant is non-toxic. Check the full botanical name against the ASPCA plant database; if identification is uncertain, ask before buying. These listings concern cats and dogs and should not be assumed to cover every type of pet.
Before you order
- Measure the available space and check how much natural light reaches it.
- Choose a care routine you can maintain.
- Remember that 140mm, 200mm and similar measurements describe pot diameter, not plant height.
- Check the product page for current prices and available pot options.
Shop the four-species pet-friendly collection or contact Potify if you need help matching a plant to your home.
Sydney delivery
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